The HP Mini 1110NR netbook, also known as Hp Mini 1000 Mi Edition, is more about easy web access and for entertainment. It runs on Mobile internet (Mi) which is built on Linux thus this makes it slightly different from the other netbooks. The previous netbook release from HP was a disappointment with its slow CPU but let’s hope this one fares better and also it’s equipped with the Intel Atom processor. Does this difference affect its performance or does it rather make the HP Mini 1110NR better.
Specifications
Processor: Intel Atom N270
Graphics: Intel 900 IGP
Operating System: HP Mobile Internet UI (Ubuntu Linux)
RAM: 1GB DDR2 667 RAM
HDD: 8GB SSD (1.8” Form Factor)
Display: 8.9” LED LCD (1024 x 600)
Connection: 802.11g, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth
Price: MSRP: $379 USD, $449 CDN
Design
The HP Mini 1110NR looks great based on its black body design that gives it a really neat look. It is thin which makes it easy to just fit in our backpack and at the same time, is definitely light to carry around. Don’t be mistaken though, as light as it is it is solid and promises durability. Opening the netbook we find the 8.9” LCD screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The display quality is bright enough if only it was bigger and larger to complete the LCD panel. This netbook measures 10.3 in (L) x 6.56 in (W) x 0.99 in (H) and weighs 2.25lbs.
Keyboard
The keyboard is nicely presented on the netbook. It comes with function keys. The plastic keys of the keyboard let out a small ‘tack’ sound when pressed upon. The touchpad on this netbook has its buttons placed on the right and left of it rather than being underneath like on most netbooks.
System
HP does not supply a recovery media with this netbook but word from them is that the recovery disk will be available on their website soon. In case needed, there’s the recovery partition on the SSD that when used makes the netbook as fresh as when you first got it. We didn’t have to wait that long for the netbook to get started and it’s the same when waiting for shutdown. The system is easy to use and understand. Its Home screen (button present on the keyboard) provides access to a couple of programs such as to email, web, music, photos and program launcher. When we wanted to switch in between programs, it was all done by simply clicking on the task switcher button. There are programs installed from Linux which are Open Office, Firefox, Thunderbird, Skype, Pidgin and no OS system is completed without adding their share of games. This system works better when it comes to using it for basic tasks. Dare we say, we find that it’s even better than Windows. The HP Mini 1110NR needs to have a bigger storage capacity than the one provided. That said, we found that the only way to save our media files is in a pen drive rather than saving it in the netbook where it will slow down the system. Listening to music online works fine and so does the viewing of videos, be it on youtube or daily motion, as long as you have a good connection it shouldn’t be a problem. HP, on its side, provides an online storage and a backup service known as the HP Upline and if you are currently residing in the US, you get a free 6-month trial but if not then the price to use it is $59 per year for unlimited space.
Conclusion
The HP Mini 1110NR has an attractive design which is stylish and at the same time, light and durable. It has an easy system to use that is not complicated, something newbies to netbooks would appreciate. The storage could have been bigger in the Mini 1110NR but as for now, we satisfy ourselves by carrying around thumb drives/pen drives.
We feel that the Mini 1110NR’s design should have accommodated a bigger LCD screen so we wonder why HP decided to go with this 8.9-inch screen. Keyboard and touchpad is nice. The price is a turn-off for those who don’t really care about the HP Mi system. We don’t think the price for this netbook justifies its functionality and features specially when there are netbooks around that are way cheaper than this HP netbook. We are hoping HP will consider a promotion for this netbook. The battery is disappointing as well by not lasting longer than it should.
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